Thierry Lauriol

Thierry Lauriol is a recognised specialist in the fields of mining, energy and natural resources law, and in international, commercial and investment arbitration, and OHADA law.

A partner since 1997 and manager of the Energy, Mining and Infrastructure Department, he has almost 30 years’ experience in France, Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

Thierry, who has a Doctorate in Law, teaches at Paris II – Panthéon-Assas University, where he co-leads a university diploma dedicated to economic international law in Africa.

• Energy Law Group (ELG), Chairman and Founder in 1993
• Association Afrique du Barreau de Paris (African Association of the Paris Bar), Chairman and Founder
• Institut international de droit d’expression et d’inspiration française (International Institute for the Right to French Expression and Inspiration) (IDEF)

• Doctor of law. Thesis: “Les contrats relatifs à l’exploitation des ressources naturelles” (Contracts regarding the exploitation of natural resources) (Paris XI – Paris-Sud University, 1989). First class honours summa cum laude. Prix Henri Capitant award
• Researcher at the Faculty of Law, University of Berkeley (Boalt Hall). Subject: US contract and mining law (1983 – 1985)
• Diploma from the Institute of Comparative Law (Paris II – Panthéon-Assas University, 1983)
• Postgraduate Diploma (DESS) in International Comparative Energy Law (Paris I – Panthéon-Sorbonne University, 1982)
• Postgraduate Diploma (DEA) in Private International Law and International Commercial Law (Paris II, Panthéon-Assas University, 1981)